Mediterranean restaurant · West Loop
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"A Chicago restaurant with wood-clad interiors, offering small plates like chorizo-stuffed dates and lamb-stuffed flatbreads with flavors from Spain and North Africa." - Ty Gaskins
Japanese restaurant · West Town
Arami serves impeccably fresh, artfully crafted sushi and Japanese small plates in a sleek, bamboo-clad West Town spot with stellar sake and a laid-back vibe.
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Bar & grill · Avondale
Kuma’s Corner is a lively heavy metal-themed pub serving massive, inventive burgers with bold toppings and a killer craft beer lineup.
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Restaurant · Roscoe Village
Bartoli’s serves up authentic Chicago-style deep dish and crispy thin-crust pizzas with rich sauce and flaky, cheesy crusts in a cozy, no-frills spot.
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Bar · Old Town Triangle
A laid-back Lincoln Park gem, Ranalli’s serves up killer pizzas and pub grub with refreshing beers, all on a spacious, pet-friendly patio.
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Pizza restaurant · River North
Lou Malnati's is a beloved family-run pizzeria dishing out iconic Chicago deep-dish with a buttery crust and fresh ingredients across its numerous locations.
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Bar · Fulton River District
Kumiko is a sleek West Loop spot blending creative Japanese cocktails and refined bites, with omakase-style drink tastings in a cozy, artful setting.
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Chicken wings restaurant · Lakeview East
Crisp in Lakeview serves up jumbo Korean fried chicken wings with crave-worthy Seoul Sassy sauce, plus hearty burritos and veggie bowls in a casual, bustling spot.
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Coffee shop · Lakeview
Elevate Coffee is a cozy Boystown gem, serving up a solid selection of specialty lattes and breakfast sandwiches in a chill atmosphere perfect for working or relaxing.
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Latin American restaurant · Bucktown
Amaru is a vibrant Wicker Park hangout serving scrumptious Latin American small plates and potent cocktails, all in a lively, art-filled space.
Portuguese restaurant · East Ukrainian Village
Porto dazzles with wood-grilled Galician and Portuguese seafood, vibrant decor, and a thoughtfully curated Spanish-Portuguese wine list.
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